A surprise visit

I had the surprise of my life when my best friend Lisa showed up at my office on Friday, Oct 3.  I had no idea she and Pam had been working on this surprise for more than a month.  What a reaction!

After five years, this hug was long overdue

Once I was able to get my crying under control, we headed out for lunch at a local seafood restaurant called Catch 22.  I have never been there before but it was amazing.  I loved everything and the service was excellent.

After lunch we headed for home.  Lisa and Pam booked a room at a local B&B (Innisfree) and stopped there to check in and freshen up.  Then it was on to my house to meet Camden.

The next day we went to the Dieppe Farmers Market and indulged in some waffles.  Cam ate his plain.  I had nutella, mixed fruit and whipped cream on mine.  Lisa had maple syrup and whipped cream on hers.  Pam decided on nutella and fruit as well.

From the Market we caught up with Cathy and took the drive to the Hopewell Rocks, which is about 5 minutes from my house.  The rain stopped in time for us to enjoy a walk on the ocean floor (and a climb around the playground).

Camden lead us all the way down the trail and waved to    

everyone who crossed our path.

The view from above when the tide is out.

Looking up from the ocean floor to where Pam was standing on the steps.

Lisa, meet Cathy.  Cathy, meet Lisa.

BFF

Hold this for me Mum-Mum!

It seemed we walked forever, but the beach stretched on and the weather was great.  Such a nice day.  After the Rocks we drove to Alma for dinner.

There are a few restaurants to choose from, but we stopped in to the Alma Boathouse Restaurant and all of us are glad we did.  The food was incredible and well priced.  Yummy!

Dancing down the street

Pam, Lisa and Camden

Cam wanted to wear my glasses.  My cutie pie!

Sadly, after this meal our visit was over.  Lisa and Pam dropped us off at home and went back to the B&B for sleep before their very early flight home.

What a wonderful visit!

On Sunday, because our pass to the Hopewell Rocks was good for two days, Camden and I went back to see the tide when it was in.  We got there about 40 minutes after high tide and it was already going down.

We thought we would stay dry standing on the steps here because the waves were not very high.  We were wrong, just after this picture was taken a large wave came up and got Cam in the face and my jeans were soaked.  He laughed and thought it was funny.  Silly boy!

Two videos....one from above and one on the steps down below.

 

Water Park

We tried the water park last year and Camden was pretty timid around the other kids and the jets of water were kind of frightening.  We made another attempt this past weekend and it took a little warming up,  but he enjoyed himself.

ABC's for Grammie

First Day of Preschool

February 5, 2014 was a big day for Camden.  His first day of school, one of many to come.  

 Here we are all ready to go

Ready to get coat on

In the car on the way to school

In school at the notice board apple

Walking down the hall with Daddy

Checking out the classroom

Trying to play with the baby in the stroller and needing some help from Ms. Lindsay

Playing around before we left 

(that look of concern was us saying goodbye)

The first day went well and Camden enjoyed himself.  The bell and school announcements scared him and he wanted the same snack as everyone else, but Ms. Lindsay told us he did well.  Way to go little man!!

Albert County Exhibition

On Sunday we went to the 100th Annual Albert County Exhibition.  It was a beautiful day and we had a great time.  Camden spent way too much time on the little four-wheeler and tractor though.

Here are some pictures from our day.

Camden liked petting the goats and I managed to get 

a picture of Daddy smiling!

Theses are the first Oxen I have ever seen.  They were huge!  Also, very well trained as was demonstrated by their owners.

It is amazing to see these giant horses.  

I still cannot believe horses can be this big!

Getting ready for the six in hand competition, two horses hooked up

Running around the ring...

and waiting for judging.

Camden and I went on a ride together.  

As you can see from this picture, he didn't enjoy it!

He really, really liked this tractor and 

I had to bribe him with cotton candy to get down!

Milking a cow was another highlight of the day

Here is a video Ron took of our descent down the huge slide.  It was really high, I didn't realize until we had climbed to the top!